ATEQ - The Association of Teachers of English of Quebec
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News of Interest
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Kevin Wright, teacher at Chambly Academy, received the NCTE High School Teacher of Excellence Award. The award was presented by Keith Younker (left), Co-Chair of the HS Teacher of Excellence Committee, in San Antonio, Texas. This is a fitting tribute to a dedicated educator. Congratulations Kevin. |
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CATCH YOUNG ADULT AUTHOR CHRIS HUMPHREYS ON
HIS TD CANADIAN CHILDREN'S BOOK WEEK TOUR!
Monday, November 17 Time: 7:00 p.m.
Place: Loyola High School
7272 Sherbrooke St. West , Montreal
FACING HISTORY AND OURSELVES SEMINAR
Seminar Dates:October 16, 2008 December 17, 2008.
http://www.facinghistory.org/OnlineSeminar
Usborne Books: We make finding out fun!
For over 30 years Usborne has come alongside parents and educators providingbeautiful books to inspire children of all ages to wonder & learn about the world. Usborne uses a number of ingredients to make books appealing to children: humour whenever possible; a remarkably wide variety of illustration styles; a very high ratio of pictures to text; tremendous detail; and a totally clear, simple yet unpatronizing text. As our titles expand, we now have a vast array of "fabulous fiction", including our ever-expanding reading series, bringing the number of available titles to over 1500.
Take a look at www.usborne.ca/booklady or email for more information thebooklady@sympatico.ca .
Anne Renaud will be leading a 2-hour workshop entitled "Writing for Children's Magazines: Getting Started" on Saturday, November 1st from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Complete information available online at the Quebec Writers Federation website www.qwf.org
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Writing Workshop – October 1, 2008
Local young adult authors Monique Polak and Lori Weber are going to be teaching an 8 week course entitled Tales for Teens: Writing Young Adult Fiction at the Quebec Writers' Foundation on Wednesday nights from 6 - 8, beginning Wed, October 1st.
They will cover all the conventional aspects of the genre; how to generate ideas, the writing and editing process, appropriate language, dealing with sensitive issues, and the publishing aspects.
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Persephone Production Presents…
In November 2008, Persephone Productions ( www.persephoneproductions.org ) will perform Othello by William Shakespeare at the Armand Bombardier Theatre of the McCord Museum .
Shakespeare's great masterpiece features a cast of nine and a design team of four in this production, directed by Gabrielle Soskin, artistic director of Persephone Productions.In addition to showcasing young actors, Persephone's mandate is to foster the talents of youth in fields complementary to the theatre, e.g. marketing, design, and music.
Expect a remarkable performance, sure to engage your students.
Make a day of it - visit the museum in the morning and attend the play in the afternoon.For further information, contact Judith Schurman, schurman@videotron.ca
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NCTE: ATEQ is an affiliate of NCTE
The NCTE site has items of interest to teachers of English. Visit the site www.ncte.org-
2008 NCTE annual convention will take place November 20-23,2008 - San Antonio, Texas.
NCTE Section Teacher of Excellence award will be given to Kevin Wright, Chambly Academy teacher, Riverside School Board. This award will be presented as part of the festivities of the Secondary Section Luncheon to be held in San Antonio at the NCTE Convention on November 22, 2008.
Author, Author, in the House
First Fruits is an anthology of the best writings and art submitted by students.
Visit www.jewishpubliclibrary.org/firstfruits.html for updates on First Fruits competition (deadlines usually January) , or for further information, please email enquiries to firstfruits@jplmontreal.org or call Angelina Spilberg at 514-345-2627 ext. 3033.
- AN INVITATION
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Preparation for Springboards 2009 is well under way and it promises to be a smorgasbord of workshops to address needs of ELA teachers in the 21st Century.
ATEQ's Springboards 2009 is a conference worth attending. So, clear your calendar and keep March 30th , 2009 open.
For further information contact Barbara Phillips - springboards2008@hotmail.com
Youth Theatre -
Youth Theatre has been active in Quebec for many years. Visit their website for programs and information. www.youtheatre.ca
- Back to School Workshop
ATEQ-APPLE WORKSHOP: August 20/21, 2008
The Association of Teachers of English of Quebec is pleased to invite all teachers to a free workshop on August 20th and 21st, 2008.
You will have an opportunity to learn how to use different computer software in your classroom. In addition, we will teach you how to create book trailers with your students.
Lunch is included and there will also be prizes.
There is no fee but you must register.To register or for further information please contact Louise Bourque at 450-461-2649 or email at ateqworkshop@hotmail.com
Name of Event: Back to School Workshop for Teachers
Date: August 20th- elementary teachers
August 21st- secondary workshop
Time: 9:30- 3:30 PM
Address: 555 Dr. Frederik-Philips Blvd.,
Suite 210, St-Laurent,
Québec, H4M 2X4
Organization: Association of Teachers of English of Quebec (ATEQ)
Louise Bourque- 450 461-2649 -
- WHAT IS AMEQ?
The Association for Media Education in Quebec (AMEQ) has been, since its conception in September 1990, working to develop and promote Media Literacy in elementary and high school in the province of Quebec
As well, as a co-founder and Board Member of the Canadian Association for Media Organisations, (CAMEO) AMEQ has been and is instrumental in working with provincial Media Education associations in developing curriculum and programs for teachers and students across Canada.
In the past members of AMEQ have included elementary and high schoolteachers, university and CEGEP educators, media researchers and professionals, university students, Quebec Ministry of Education representatives and parents.
Some of the activities, which AMEQ has provided over the last sixteen years include, but is not limited to,
- Media Literacy conferences for teachers, parents and community workers
- Student media festivals
- Workshops at provincial and national education conferences
- In school-board professional development programs
- Media Literacy courses in faculties of education at universities in Quebec and internationally.
Lee Rother, PhD, President AMEQ
Email: irving.rother@mail.mcgill.ca
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